We celebrated Natalie's birthday on Sunday at the park and had such a good time...but it wasn't without a little bit of weather worry. We've had 80 degree temps for weeks but sure enough, the day of the outdoor birthday bash started out cold, windy, and rainy. Great. We had no way of bringing the party to our house and no other interior venue option. So, we optimistically made lots and lots of cupcakes and crossed our frosting covered fingers that it would clear up in time for the party. And it did!! As soon as it stopped raining (only an hour or so before the party) Corey and I headed to the park with beach towels to dry off the slides and swings. By the time everyone showed up, it was blue sky...just a little windy and chilly. Thanks to all of you who joined us to help celebrate!
Natalie having a moment with her cupcake!
This was the bubble gun that Natalie refused to share with any of her little guests...repeating, "mine, mine, mine" when anyone came near it. Oh, 2...such fun and such frustration all at the same time!
Our good friends Natalie and Patty!
A cupcake AND a juice cup...I was feeling a wee bit guilty that we were celebrating a week late and Natalie enjoyed every gram of sugar that resulted!
Nicole and Brett, Gerry and Kay and little Naomi (family friends of Corey's since he was a little boy). So happy you could join us!
Natalie not looking at the camera.
Again, Natalie not looking at the camera with Grandma La La and Papa.
Papa and Uncle Matt
Patty and Me
To help you visualzie the amount of rain we received prior to this event...there is not a lake at this park. This is usually just a little sandy ravine that separates the park from the neighborhood behind it. Never does it contain a puddle. But on Sunday, it looked as though we had reserved a lakefront table at the park!
Aunt Ashley was kind enough to take all the pictures throughout the day with a variety of cameras. Consequently, she ended up in none of them. So, this is the only picture I have of the birthday twins! Happy Birthday to both of you!
In pure childhood post-birthday fashion, the most played with birthday goodie today was....the balloons that decorated the park yesterday! Isn't that just the way it goes? Natalie carried her balloon bundle in one fist and her special Elmo balloon in the other fist ALL day. Up the stairs they went, down the stairs they went, next to the crib for nap time and even into the bathroom so they could join her during bath time. When these balloons start to droop, we're in trouble.
3 comments:
Natalie's birthday weekend could not have been more perfect!! Rain or no rain, she's our sunshine!
Looks like it was a great time and Natlie lived it up! I wish we lived closer so that we could have celebrated with you. I loved the paper flowers on the table- you are always so creative Kim! Happy Birthday again Natalie, you are such a cutie!
I can't believe you are the mother of a 2 yr. old!! We were just talking about Natalie's one year bash the other day. Brittain will be one on Sunday. I simply cannot believe it.
That is crazy about the lake at the park! I can just picture you out there with the beach towels!
Happy Birthday, Natalie! Hope you are all feeling much better.
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